Bust of a Chinese Man

model c. 1872

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Sculptor, French, 1827 - 1875

The sculpture is a bust of a person with their head turned slightly to the left. The subject is depicted with smooth, pulled-back hair. The facial features are detailed, showcasing the contours of the nose, eyes, and lips. The bust includes the upper torso with a garment featuring folds and a clasp at the neckline. The sculpture is rendered in a reddish-brown color, resembling terracotta. The surface is smooth with subtle tonal variations highlighting details of the hair and clothing. The bust is placed on a square base for stability. The overall presentation of the piece is realistic and serene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Shepherd Gallery, New York); purchased c. 1982 by Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst and Pittsburgh; gift 2004 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

stamped in hollow of socle to proper left: J.B.tCarpeaux; oval stamp to proper left, the two words above and below an eagle: PROPRIÉTÉ / CARPEAUX

Wikidata ID

Q63864077

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